PAD133/3 (133L)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
Geo-IK-2 is a Russian geodesy mission to deliver precise three-dimensional maps of the Earth’s surface and gravitational data for use in scientific studies and military applications. This satellite was supposed to be the first one of the two-spacecraft system, however it was not delivered to an operational orbit due to upper stage underperformance.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Rokot/Briz-KMAGENCY
Russian Space ForcesMISSION
Geo-IK-2 No.11L (Kosmos 2470)
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
133/3 (133L)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 5d8f38e9-10a5-402f-a63c-ba1b7e1f6535
Reported date: Feb 1, 2011 at 14:00 UTC
Last synced: 5 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Rokot/Briz-KM →
MANUFACTURER
Russian Aerospace Defence Forces
VARIANT
Briz-KM
FLIGHTS
31
SUCCESSES
28
SUCCESS RATE
90.3%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Rokot/Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 No.11L (Kosmos 2470) launch?
The Rokot/Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 No.11L (Kosmos 2470) is scheduled for Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 2:00 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Geo-IK-2 No.11L (Kosmos 2470)?
The Rokot/Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 No.11L (Kosmos 2470) mission uses the Rokot/Briz-KM rocket, manufactured by Russian Aerospace Defence Forces. The Rokot/Briz-KM has flown 31 times with a 90.3% success rate.
Where is the Rokot/Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 No.11L (Kosmos 2470) launching from?
The launch takes place from 133/3 (133L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Geo-IK-2 No.11L (Kosmos 2470) going to?
The Geo-IK-2 No.11L (Kosmos 2470) mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Geo-IK-2 No.11L (Kosmos 2470)?
The Rokot/Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 No.11L (Kosmos 2470) is operated by Russian Space Forces.
Can I watch the Rokot/Briz-KM | Geo-IK-2 No.11L (Kosmos 2470) launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 1, 2011 at 14:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Space Forces
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 5 hours ago
●Launch Library 25 hours ago
Launch ID: 5d8f38e9-10a5-402f-a63c-ba1b7e1f6535
●Open-Meteo Weather6 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.89, 40.85
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